Bergstrom finally finds a home on the offensive line

ALAMEDA – Second-year offensive lineman Tony Bergstrom finally has a home, at left guard, after spending most of his rookie season bouncing around from guard to offensive tackle, from the left side of the line to the right, sometimes all in one day.
Bergstrom was Oakland’s top draft pick in 2012, selected late in the third round. With veterans entrenched at guard and tackle, Bergstrom worked at multiple positions in an attempt to become more versatile and thereby more valuable as a backup.
Now that veteran Cooper Carlisle is gone, Bergstrom is the leading candidate to start at left guard, though he is being pushed by fellow second-year player Lucas Nix.
Bergstrom said it’s “nice” knowing where’s he’s going to line up each day. He also finds comfort in the playing time he received as a backup last season.
“I was going in last year just hoping not to screw up,” Bergstrom said Tuesday. “This year, the idea is going in with a little more confidence, ready to play. That’s kind of the next step after being able to play a little bit. So, it was a big opportunity last year.”
Raiders coach Dennis Allen said the starting spot at left guard, as is the case with all positions, is open to competition. However, it’s Bergstrom that is spending a majority of the time with the first-team offensive line right now.
“That’s a big deal, a big motivating factor, coming in knowing there’s a spot that’s open and being competed for,” Bergstrom said. “That’s kind of the nice thing about it this year, with that goal in mind, as opposed to coming in and telling you ‘Well, you might need to play a little tackle, so be ready for that.’. It’s ‘know the guard and be ready for guard.’ ”

Steve Corkran

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RediaR Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 4:53 pm
Thec Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 4:47 pm
RediaR Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 4:44 pm
Thec Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 4:38 pm
No matter what happens in presea, Flynn will be the starter.
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Yeah, and the cop totally gave you a ticket for driving the speed limit. The teacher gave you an F because you sneezed. The girl wouldn’t go out with you because she’s fat. Everybody is out to get you.

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Who me, why would anyone be out to get me?????

Not sure how that pertains to Flynn being the starter.

He was named the starter right? or did we both miss that?
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So you are just going to deny the many statements that it’s still a competition? No QB has a shot other than Flynn. If Flynn’s arm falls off he’s still the starter because he’s the guy and the competition is a shame. That is essentially what you are saying right? The competition is fake and Flynn is being handed the job.

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Not sure who you are, or where you have been however I will try to assist. Flynn has been named the starter.

No QB competition exist.

rediaR

Thec Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 4:51 pm
McKenzie has no business being a GM, just like DA has no business being a HC…The franchise is doomed until these guys are gone.
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And a better GM would have done what exactly? Pay Peyton the league min and trade a 7th round pick for Adrian Peterson and Jared Allen?

0ak r8rs

Nycraider Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 4:53 pm
just curious on what the semis think. Last year Knapp was very critical of Pryor. Without going overboard, Pryor 1 start seemed to surprise DA and Reggie. Do you think Knapp’s presence hurt Pryor’s development?

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I think knapps presence hurt the development of all living organisms in the known world, including Pryor.

Dakota

I look at all of the same things.
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Then you obviously rode the short bus to school.

rediaR

Thec Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 4:56 pm
RediaR Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 4:53 pm
Thec Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 4:47 pm
RediaR Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 4:44 pm
Thec Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 4:38 pm
No matter what happens in presea, Flynn will be the starter.
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Yeah, and the cop totally gave you a ticket for driving the speed limit. The teacher gave you an F because you sneezed. The girl wouldn’t go out with you because she’s fat. Everybody is out to get you.

++++++++

Who me, why would anyone be out to get me?????

Not sure how that pertains to Flynn being the starter.

He was named the starter right? or did we both miss that?
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So you are just going to deny the many statements that it’s still a competition? No QB has a shot other than Flynn. If Flynn’s arm falls off he’s still the starter because he’s the guy and the competition is a shame. That is essentially what you are saying right? The competition is fake and Flynn is being handed the job.

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Not sure who you are, or where you have been however I will try to assist. Flynn has been named the starter.

No QB competition exist.
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Not sure where you have been, but Allen has said clearly many many times that the competition is ongoing and that Flynn is only the guy who would start if there was a game tomorrow.

Priesttj12

Dakota Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 4:49 pm
Priesttj12 Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 4:41 pm
It’s not a crime if Pryor doesn’t start immediately what matters is that he developes into what he sees for himself. I think he’s going about it the right way. If that does’t satisfy us fans that doesn’t matter. What matters is when he’s ready he’ll be ready the rets of his career. Players can develope bad habits if they’re not brought along the right way. I like the way he’s going about it.
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Going into year three and he can finally command a huddle….at that pace give him another 6 years and he might learn how to throw!
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Sure yeah! You’re still working on it…

DutchRaider77

True, maybe Allen and Reggie have already in their heads named Flynn the starter for the season…

But all the QBs are going to play in preseason…

The_Judge37

rediaR Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 4:56 pm
Thec Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 4:51 pm
McKenzie has no business being a GM, just like DA has no business being a HC…The franchise is doomed until these guys are gone.
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And a better GM would have done what exactly? Pay Peyton the league min and trade a 7th round pick for Adrian Peterson and Jared Allen?
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Maybe a better GM could’ve done some negotiating to restructure a few players?

0ak r8rs

Chuck Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 4:56 pm
I suppose it was a coincidence that are 2 8-8 seasons were when hue ran the offense,no way hue would go 4-12.

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Snbg. This is for you.

Sigh.

Yawn.

Pointless.

Thec

I think knapps presence hurt the development of all living organisms in the known world, including Pryor.

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ROFLMBO….

listen to me you stupid idiots

Seems to me Pryor sucks.

Flynn might be good.

Preseason is gonna crush some hopes and dreams.

ENGLANDRAIDER

“Do you think Knapp’s presence hurt Pryor’s development?”

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Knapp’s fuk’n presence-as offensive coordinator-hurt Pryor, Palmer, McFadden, the rest of the team, the coaches, the officials in the stands, everyone watching on tv and my teeth.

Mistic1 Tha Supavillain

nycraider Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 4:53 pm

just curious on what the semis think. Last year Knapp was very critical of Pryor. Without going overboard, Pryor 1 start seemed to surprise DA and Reggie. Do you think Knapp’s presence hurt Pryor’s development?
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with out a doubt.

knapp brought lienart to try and teach his offense and basically wrote pryor off from the start.

This happened even though pryor had better performances than lienatr (and palmer) during the pre season

Knapp wanted the guy he knew and never gave pryor a fair shake.

Both he and allen looked stupid as a result and knapp was canned for this among other reasons.

it almost cost allen his job as well and im sure it was an uncomfortable meeting with jr and big mack when they asked him to explain his infamous ‘he isnt ready to be the back up’ statement

knapp and allens actions regarding pryor were indefensible all time blunders

SnBG

poor thing, I’ll bet you have had your hopes up every year since 2003 lol.

putz

I’ll look at the roster and the coaching staff and make a judgment instead of just closing my eyes and pretending it is all good.

Like I said, the real test will be next offseason. We will have a full compliment of picks and cap space to make some moves. I am sure Tarver will be gone, and hopefully Allen too. Hire a better coaching staff and get some more talent on the roster and maybe we can get a wild card spot.

If you think we will contend this season, you are crazy.
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Some of you’re argument is based on speculation and not really looking at last year for what it was. A talentless team hampered by the cap and injuries stopped the coaching staff from competing. We don’t really know how the team will be so it’s spec to say Allen and Tarver won’t be here.

0ak r8rs

The_Judge37 Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 4:58 pm
rediaR Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 4:56 pm
Thec Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 4:51 pm
McKenzie has no business being a GM, just like DA has no business being a HC…The franchise is doomed until these guys are gone.
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And a better GM would have done what exactly? Pay Peyton the league min and trade a 7th round pick for Adrian Peterson and Jared Allen?
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Maybe a better GM could’ve done some negotiating to restructure a few players?

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Yea. Lets just keep restructuring overpriced barely above average and some below average talent too, and see how that works out. Oh wait……….

nycraider

ok so if the majority think knapp hurt tp6 development, in his first year didnt he miss the 1st quarter of the season and wasnt allowed to practice? he may be a 3rd year quarterback on paper but his circumstances warrant him getting a fair chance to develop

RaiderLen

Dakota Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 4:57 pm
I look at all of the same things.
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Then you obviously rode the short bus to school.
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LOL

When you have something positive to say, as opposed to whining like a child, I might take you seriously.

Schleprock Dakota.

By the way, the short bus is reserved for those that choose to live in States where the state tree is a telephone pole.

lol

SnBG

0ak R8rs Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 4:58 pm
Chuck Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 4:56 pm
I suppose it was a coincidence that are 2 8-8 seasons were when hue ran the offense,no way hue would go 4-12.

Thec Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 4:58 pm
I think knapps presence hurt the development of all living organisms in the known world, including Pryor.

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ROFLMBO….
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+1 lol

The_Judge37

Yea. Lets just keep restructuring overpriced barely above average and some below average talent too, and see how that works out. Oh wait……….
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Or we could spend 40 mil in cap space for guys not to play for us, whatever

Thec

DA is going to get rolled after we win 3 or fewer games…

shreggg will be next.

rediaR

The_Judge37 Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 4:58 pm
rediaR Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 4:56 pm
Thec Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 4:51 pm
McKenzie has no business being a GM, just like DA has no business being a HC…The franchise is doomed until these guys are gone.
——————–
And a better GM would have done what exactly? Pay Peyton the league min and trade a 7th round pick for Adrian Peterson and Jared Allen?
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Maybe a better GM could’ve done some negotiating to restructure a few players?
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All restructuring does is kick the can down the line a little bit. We could have had a little extra space last year and got maybe a few guys, but no one that makes the team a serious superbowl contender. However it would be harder for us to get talent in the future since we would have just clogged up the cap there. Bad contracts and contract management is why we are here.

The_Judge37

nycraider Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 5:00 pm
ok so if the majority think knapp hurt tp6 development, in his first year didnt he miss the 1st quarter of the season and wasnt allowed to practice? he may be a 3rd year quarterback on paper but his circumstances warrant him getting a fair chance to develop
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He’s a second year QB, Goodell screwed him.

RaiderLen

Or we could spend 40 mil in cap space for guys not to play for us, whatever
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All gone.

Next year we are flush.

Whatever?

SnBG

0ak R8rs Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 4:58 pm
Chuck Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 4:56 pm
I suppose it was a coincidence that are 2 8-8 seasons were when hue ran the offense,no way hue would go 4-12.
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Yes way he would have. Denver would have wooped him. 6-10. Injuries and cap would do the rest.4-12 easy

ESETERIK78

12.alex7 Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 3:44 pm
Has Pryor ever said anything publicly about any of his teammates? Seems like he just talks about himself and his progress all the time. Just odd for a guy entering his 3rd year.

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I guess you have to read the article.

“Few people give Pryor a legitimate shot at making the huge leap from third-stringer to starter in one season. Pryor said Tuesday that he doesn’t get caught up in the speculation.”

“That talk is nonsense,” Pryor said. “It doesn’t matter right now, as long as we’re helping each other, we’re getting better and building team chemistry. … Right now, not knowing who the starting quarterback is going to be and who’s getting talked about, that’s the thing that’s not very important.”

Sounds like he’s thinking about his teammates to me.

Mistic1 Tha Supavillain

Thec Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 5:03 pm

DA is going to get rolled after we win 3 or fewer games…

shreggg will be next.
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i dont think it is customary in the nfl to get rid of the gm after one coaching hire

that would be a shocker and highly suspicious in my view

The_Judge37

All restructuring does is kick the can down the line a little bit. We could have had a little extra space last year and got maybe a few guys, but no one that makes the team a serious superbowl contender. However it would be harder for us to get talent in the future since we would have just clogged up the cap there. Bad contracts and contract management is why we are here.
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Ok then, maybe a better GM would’ve hired a good HC?

Dakota

RaiderLen Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 5:01 pm
Dakota Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 4:57 pm
I look at all of the same things.
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Then you obviously rode the short bus to school.
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LOL

When you have something positive to say, as opposed to whining like a child, I might take you seriously.

Schleprock Dakota.

By the way, the short bus is reserved for those that choose to live in States where the state tree is a telephone pole.

lol
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I’ll sooth your little feelings…..here is something positive about the Raiders: our return games will be improved.

Pack the bags for the playoffs boys!

Now go back to playing Madden and pretending the 2013 Raiders might win 10 games because you jacked up the players’ ratings.

0ak r8rs

Nycraider Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 5:00 pm
ok so if the majority think knapp hurt tp6 development, in his first year didnt he miss the 1st quarter of the season and wasnt allowed to practice? he may be a 3rd year quarterback on paper but his circumstances warrant him getting a fair chance to develop

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I don’t think anyone ever said Pryor shouldn’t have the opportunity to develop, just that he can’t. If we r wrong than that would be awesome. I’ve said this before. If a guy w Pryor’s mobility and desire and leadership could throw too? He could be a franchise QB. But he’s running out of time. Fast.

listen to me you stupid idiots

Which is most important for a qb?

1) arm strength
2) accuracy
3) decision making
4) mobility
5) speed
6) leadership
7) being able to get in and out of the huddle
8) reading defenses

Pryor is good at 1, 4, 5, 6, and 7.

Flynn is good at 2, 3, 4, 7, 8.

Why don’t the Pryor lovers think passing counts?

SnBG

Thec Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 5:03 pm
DA is going to get rolled after we win 3 or fewer games…

shreggg will be next.
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Sigh,,,,,,yawn,,,,,,zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Thec

All restructuring does is kick the can down the line a little bit. We could have had a little extra space last year and got maybe a few guys, but no one that makes the team a serious superbowl contender.

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Based on this comment, and the above post, how many years before we see a playoff game?

rediaR

The_Judge37 Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 5:02 pm
Yea. Lets just keep restructuring overpriced barely above average and some below average talent too, and see how that works out. Oh wait……….
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Or we could spend 40 mil in cap space for guys not to play for us, whatever
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For one year and then be free to sign good players for eternity.

RaiderLen

that would be a shocker and highly suspicious in my view
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What is your “supposition”?

In your “view” of course.

Thec

SnBG Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 5:06 pm
Thec Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 5:03 pm
DA is going to get rolled after we win 3 or fewer games…

shreggg will be next.
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Sigh,,,,,,yawn,,,,,,zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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Glad to see you in relax mode, makes it easy to take when you have to purchase the new Raiders lid.

Dakota

soothe….damn it!

lol

0ak r8rs

The_Judge37 Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 5:05 pm
All restructuring does is kick the can down the line a little bit. We could have had a little extra space last year and got maybe a few guys, but no one that makes the team a serious superbowl contender. However it would be harder for us to get talent in the future since we would have just clogged up the cap there. Bad contracts and contract management is why we are here.
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Ok then, maybe a better GM would’ve hired a good HC?

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He’s had one year. How about giving him 2 or 3 before you call him a bad coach and try to restart the coaching revolving door again? Which was a big part of the problems over the last two decades, I would hope you agree?

RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit

Pryor needs to step up and take the Job.. its clear the the entire Radier beat writer crew doesnt want to see him win the job much less do well in practice. Thats a fact. Always down talking the guy.

Either way with flynn or whomever Raiders are not winning more then 5 games. Probaly have a new HC by midseason.. new HC by next year

im out another one of doc slobs /mr’s handles is spouting off nonsense again

to my folks be easy

to my enemies be damned

SnBG

Ok then, maybe a better GM would’ve hired a good HC?
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DA will do fine this year because he has better talent than last year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNoi_wwzbtQ Zymurge

Alex7 Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 3:34 pm
Is it me or does Pryor not talk about any teammates? Only himself and his progress.

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The counter point, or perhaps a corresponding one there is that all of the best quotes about Pryor progress come from Pryor himself.

Many said he can’t learn the playbook. The only quote that he learned and knew from last season came from Pryor himself. Not from a coach or even any reporter.

Does he work hard? He himself says so and in this case there is evidence from others that he does too. Unfortunately, hard work will only get you to your potential and no further. He’s been working this hard ever since becoming a pro and his decision making still barely rivals that of high school QBs. I think we’ve seen the ceiling in that department. I mean, if he studies that much harder than everyone else and still fails to learn the whole playbook what does that tell you?

RaiderLen

ll sooth your little feelings…..here is something positive about the Raiders: our return games will be improved.

Pack the bags for the playoffs boys!

Now go back to playing Madden and pretending the 2013 Raiders might win 10 games because you jacked up the players’ ratings.
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You’re confused.

i dont think it is customary in the nfl to get rid of the gm after one coaching hire

that would be a shocker and highly suspicious in my view

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No way he gets rolled next year however, DA can leave now.

I have always said he will do his full tenure however, that would me 4 more years of missing the tournament.

RaiderRockstar

Reggie & Dennis will be here until their contracts expire … unless some out of this world candidates suddenly come available

rediaR

I’m not convinced DA is a bad coach. I’m convinced he had a rough first year and that he and Tarver had the defense playing better at the tail end of the season.

The_Judge37

He’s had one year. How about giving him 2 or 3 before you call him a bad coach and try to restart the coaching revolving door again? Which was a big part of the problems over the last two decades, I would hope you agree?
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No, I don’t agree. He’s done absolutely nothing to warrant any more time. Revolving door is fine until you find one worth keeping, until then keep giving the suckers the boot.

If we have a shot at getting a top notch QB next year, either by draft or FA, do you pull the trigger or give this trio more time just because they’ve only had one year?

RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit

Reggie will be here until his contract expries.. DA wont unless he wins game

RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
June 11th, 2013 at 5:08 pm
Pryor needs to step up and take the Job.. its clear the the entire Radier beat writer crew doesnt want to see him win the job much less do well in practice. Thats a fact. Always down talking the guy.
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Maybe they’re just telling the truth.